Full Live Course (3 days) - $900

November 5, 12, 13, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Discounts: 

• 10% off for current CRRA and SWANA members

• Group rate 3 or more participants save 15% - Use code: GROUP112025

Award-winning Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, in partnership with California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), presents Food Recovery Inspection Training: California SB 1383 Compliance. Experts will present deep insights into the Edible Food Recovery aspect of California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act (SB 1383)

Solana Center has extensive experience inspecting and providing technical assistance to hundreds of businesses and food rescue organizations. Experts will present deep insights into the Edible Food Recovery aspect of California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act (SB 1383). Part 1 introduces relevant aspects of the law and then focuses on edible food rescue requirements. Part 2 takes place over two days and provides comprehensive training for conducting edible food recovery inspections in the commercial sector. Thousands of inspection hours have been distilled into a digestible format. Registrants who attend all 3 days of the training will receive a certificate of completion.

“This course has helped grow my knowledge about the importance of Food Recovery for both people and the planet. The information from the course helps to understand the potential Food Recovery programs have towards the goal of creating a sustainable future.” - Participant from August 2025 training.

Part 1: Fundamentals of SB 1383 Food Recovery - Nov 5, 2025 - 9:00 - 1:00 PM PST

Part 1 covers the fundamentals of SB 1383 food recovery. Get in-depth information about how to comply with California’s regulations, which require organic waste recycling and surplus food recovery. Regulations will be laid out to encompass the perspectives of each stakeholder, including jurisdictions, food-generating businesses, food recovery organizations, haulers, and residents. This is perfect for anyone who would like to get a complete understanding of SB 1383 as it relates to food recovery.

Topics Covered:

• The impetus behind the law

• Overview of the regulations

• Who must donate edible food

• Edible food recovery requirements

• Food recovery programming

• Types of recoverable food

• Donation liability and tax benefits

• Food Waste Prevention 

• Organic recycling

Part 2: Inspection Training for Food Recovery - Nov 12, 13 - 9:00 - 1:00 PM PST

Part 2 provides you with in-depth information about how to comply with the food recovery aspects of California’s SB 1383 regulations, in which food businesses must donate 100% of surplus edible food that would otherwise be disposed of. The two days of highly interactive training provide step-by-step guidance for conducting edible food recovery inspections at businesses and food recovery organizations, including discussions of nuances and common stumbling blocks for each business sector. 

Topics Covered:

• Procedural breakdown of Food Recovery Organization inspections

• Procedural breakdown of Food Generating Business inspections

• Common challenges and lessons per sector

• Inspection process details for all regulated food-generating business sectors

• Inspection demonstrations and interactive exercises

“This training was a great opportunity to learn more about the food recovery aspects of SB 1383. As someone who is new to their role and will soon be conducting these inspections, it was great to learn more about the process and be able to hear accounts from people who are experienced at being in the field. After this training, I am eager to get started conducting inspections to help bolster our city's food recovery program!” - City of Torrance Inspector

Please note: this training requires participants to use a camera and microphone to participate in the Zoom training. This is not a webinar format.

For more information, visit our SB 1383 Food Recovery Inspection Training Program homepage.

If you have any additional questions, please contact - zero.waste@solanacenter.org

Frequently asked questions

• How do I get a discount?

  If you register as a group of three or more, you can use the code - GROUP112025

  If you are a member of SWANA or CRRA, you can reach out to them to receive a discount code.

• How do I access the course?

  You will receive Zoom webinar details via email.

• Is the cost for all 3 days?

  Yes, the registration fee covers all 3 days of training.

• Is the cost per organization or per attendee

  The cost is per attendee.

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